The Essential Safety Equipment you need for any Boating Trip Boat distress flares are one of those things that no one really thinks about until they need it. Being out on the water can be a wonderful way to spend a day, a week, or even a month. There is nothing quite like enjoying the […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Lifejacket and Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into lifejackets, PFDs, and what factors to consider when selecting the right lifejacket or personal flotation device for you. As important as it is to enjoy your time on the water, it’s equally important to follow […]
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The Best Boat Accessible Beaches to Explore on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands For those who are lucky to live or vacation here, we know that Vancouver Island beaches rank easily among the best in the world. At over 450km from the northern tip to the south, and surrounded by well over 220 smaller […]
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What You Need to Know About Fishing for Halibut If you enjoy fishing, chances are you have dreamed about heading out onto the ocean to try your hand at Pacific Halibut fishing. The waters around Vancouver Island are home to halibut all year round, with abundance during the spring and summer months, making the area […]
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Try Sailboat Racing in a Friendly, Supportive Environment at SNSYC Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of sailboat racing but weren’t sure where to start? The Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club (SNSYC) offers a welcoming and encouraging environment for sailors of all experience levels to get involved in racing. First-time racers are invited […]
Going Green With Electric Boating Electric boats come in all shapes and sizes, from small fishing boats to large yachts. They can be powered by either an onboard battery or a plug-in charger. Some electric boats are powered by a combination of batteries and solar panels or are hybrid models with a gas-powered engine as […]
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Technology Can Make Boat Ownership Easier Than Ever Technology and the Internet of Things impacts every aspect of our lives, home, car and lifestyles. So, it is somewhat inevitable that demand for this type of connectivity would eventually reach the boating world too. Boat owners are beginning to turn to smart technology on their vessels […]
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What Does the Marine Weather Forecast Tell You? A marine weather forecast is so important for yachters and boaters (and their guests) to understand. As all boaters know, a sudden change in weather patterns can not just interrupt a day at sea, but it can put your vessel and your guests in danger. Knowing how […]
Boat Distress Flares – What They Are and Why You Need Them
The Essential Safety Equipment you need for any Boating Trip Boat distress flares are one of those things that no one really thinks about until they need it. Being out on the water can be a wonderful way to spend a day, a week, or even a month. There is nothing quite like enjoying the […]
Your Complete Guide to Selecting a Lifejacket or PFD
What’s the Difference Between a Lifejacket and Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into lifejackets, PFDs, and what factors to consider when selecting the right lifejacket or personal flotation device for you. As important as it is to enjoy your time on the water, it’s equally important to follow […]
Top Vancouver Island Beaches Accessible by Boat
The Best Boat Accessible Beaches to Explore on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands For those who are lucky to live or vacation here, we know that Vancouver Island beaches rank easily among the best in the world. At over 450km from the northern tip to the south, and surrounded by well over 220 smaller […]
Halibut Fishing Around Vancouver Island
What You Need to Know About Fishing for Halibut If you enjoy fishing, chances are you have dreamed about heading out onto the ocean to try your hand at Pacific Halibut fishing. The waters around Vancouver Island are home to halibut all year round, with abundance during the spring and summer months, making the area […]
Are You Thinking About Sailboat Racing?
Try Sailboat Racing in a Friendly, Supportive Environment at SNSYC Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of sailboat racing but weren’t sure where to start? The Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club (SNSYC) offers a welcoming and encouraging environment for sailors of all experience levels to get involved in racing. First-time racers are invited […]
Foghorns – A Historic Navigational Tool
Electric Boats: The Wave of the Future?
Going Green With Electric Boating Electric boats come in all shapes and sizes, from small fishing boats to large yachts. They can be powered by either an onboard battery or a plug-in charger. Some electric boats are powered by a combination of batteries and solar panels or are hybrid models with a gas-powered engine as […]
How the Internet of Things is Changing Boating
Technology Can Make Boat Ownership Easier Than Ever Technology and the Internet of Things impacts every aspect of our lives, home, car and lifestyles. So, it is somewhat inevitable that demand for this type of connectivity would eventually reach the boating world too. Boat owners are beginning to turn to smart technology on their vessels […]
The Sextant – a Celestial Navigation Tool
Understanding the Marine Weather Forecast
What Does the Marine Weather Forecast Tell You? A marine weather forecast is so important for yachters and boaters (and their guests) to understand. As all boaters know, a sudden change in weather patterns can not just interrupt a day at sea, but it can put your vessel and your guests in danger. Knowing how […]